The Manager’s Playbook 055: Paris Cole - Artist Development, Brand Vision, Styling as Strategy, Fan Engagement & Building From Scratch
Paris Cole is a true music industry multi-hyphenate, artist manager, creative director, and stylist, and in this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, she breaks down what it actually takes to develop ar...
18 Feb 2h 9min
Inside the Playbook: SonReal on How to Tour Without Going Broke
Touring isn’t just stage time. It’s a business model.In this clip, SonReal breaks down how live shows became one of the most important parts of his career, not only as performance craft, but as a real...
16 Feb 11min
Inside the Playbook: SonReal on How Independent Artists Can Make Real Money
The biggest advantage an independent artist has right now is simple: there are no rules.In this clip, SonReal breaks down what happens when you stop waiting on label timelines and start operating like...
15 Feb 13min
Inside the Playbook: SonReal on How Content Actually Grows Music
The “mysterious artist” era worked when the music business was built around blockbuster music videos and gatekeepers. Today it’s algorithmic, short-form, and driven by consistent distribution.In this ...
14 Feb 13min
Inside the Playbook: SonReal on The Strategy Behind Viral Artists
Most independent artists don’t struggle because they can’t make music fast.They struggle because they can’t make the pace financially sustainable.In this clip, SonReal breaks down a modern independent...
13 Feb 13min
The Manager’s Playbook 054: SonReal - Independent Artist Strategy, Owning Your Masters, 2-Week Release Schedule, Content Systems & Touring Profitably
There’s a whole middle class in the music industry.Artists who aren’t household names, aren’t living off viral moments, and aren’t waiting on label permission, yet they’re making real money, building ...
10 Feb 1h 50min
Inside the Playbook: Sickick on Reinventing His Sound to Build Longevity
TikTok can give you momentum. The real question is whether you can turn that momentum into a career with identity.In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Sickick breaks down his evolution from dark ...
9 Feb 8min
Inside the Playbook: Sickick on What Good Management Actually Feels Like
In the music business, careers don’t usually break because of bad songs. They break because team dynamics fail.In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Sickick breaks down what healthy artist managem...
8 Feb 5min
